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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.97, 46,882.49 and 18,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.97, 46,882.49 and 18,867.60 is: 26,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.97 : 46,882.49 = 18,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.97/46,882.49 = 18,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.97x = 46,882.49 × 18,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.97x = 884,559,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,559,973.99/33,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.41

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